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My city just passed a new firewood storage ordinance

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  1. blujacket

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    200 sf limit on firewood storage. I am livid :headbang:
    I haven't received a notice yet, it was in the flyer they send us quarterly by mail
     
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    :loco: :crazy::bug:Out of curiosity how much is that? Why would they do that what are they in cahoots with the oil and gas man?
     
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    that's bullchit:mad: I'd be a telling 'em to shove it.
     
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    Just gotta stack it higher!:) Then you can pizz them off! 35-40 ft high ought to catch their attention.:rofl: :lol:

    Gary
     
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    Not sure cord wise, but a cube 10x20 won't cut it for me. :headbang:
     
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    6 1/4 cord if stacked 4' high.
     
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    That is just a sad, sad thing. Government rant censored.
     
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    Maybe you will be " grandfathered in"

    My shed is 8 x 48, 384 sq ft
    With an additional seasoning double row ,

    Not in city limits though :)
     
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    Just tell them that you are a Born Again Hasidic Amish Wood Burner and its part of your religion.

    They said square feet, no mention of cubic feet?
     
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    :jaw: WHAT! :headbang:
     
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    I wonder how they arrived at that number.
     
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    It states side and rear yard storage, not seeing anything about front yard :p
     
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    LOL that would be awesome, if the rule is worded that way you might win that battle!! Funny thing is I think neatly stacked firewood looks quite nice..
     
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    What makes me angry is we keep a nice home and yard. So tired of nosy busy bodies deciding what's best for others. Commies!
     
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    What if your just build a fence all the way around your property with stacked wood!:) Then it wouldn't be storage would it?:whistle:

    Gary
     
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    Split wood fence :D
     
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    Yep you just have to replace old dried out pieces every three years because of shrinkage and replace them with some good wet pieces!:whistle:

    Gary
     
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    That's what I did on the back of my property.:D
     
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    Thanks Griz I didnt feel like doing math.
     
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    Theres always ways around stupid rules !!
     
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